Council housing rental charges

We provide housing for qualifying older persons and have 118 units in 10 locations throughout Kāpiti. Rent for these units for individuals and couples are outlined below.

Council's fees for 2025/26 have been confirmed. [PDF 722 KB]

These come into effect on 1 July 2025

Weekly rental charges

	2024/25 fee
Accommodation category	New weekly rent effective 1 July 2024
Individuals	$186
Couples	$271

Notes

Existing tenants will be notified of any rent increase, as per above schedule, by way of a 60-day notice. Increased rent is effective from the date advised in the notification. Note that as per the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) legislation, these tenants will not have an increase within 12 months of the commencement of their tenancy.
New tenants joining the programme from 1 July 2024 – rent is charged as per the above schedule and is effective immediately.